Chanelle
Every Chanelle since 1963 — 5,223 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chanelle
Chanelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,960 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 5,223 American babies have been named Chanelle. Its peak came in 1991, when 224 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chanelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chanelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,960 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,331 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,586 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,051 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,430 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,698 |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,241 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,627 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,934 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,601 |
| 2015 | 76 | #2,414 |
| 2014 | 94 | #2,073 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,157 |
| 2012 | 112 | #1,812 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,619 |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,185 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,832 |
| 2008 | 93 | #2,159 |
| 2007 | 104 | #1,973 |
| 2006 | 92 | #2,111 |
| 2005 | 80 | #2,259 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,293 |
| 2003 | 82 | #2,129 |
| 2002 | 80 | #2,116 |
| 2001 | 84 | #2,014 |
| 2000 | 97 | #1,792 |
| 1995 | 122 | #1,348 |
| 1990 | 206 | #926 |
| 1985 | 130 | #1,109 |
| 1980 | 97 | #1,311 |
| 1975 | 35 | #2,325 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,789 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,239 |
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Famous people named Chanelle
- Chanelle Scheepers Tennis player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chanelle in 2025?
Chanelle ranked #5,960 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chanelle?
5,223 babies have been named Chanelle in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chanelle most popular?
Chanelle peaked in 1991, when 224 newborns received the name.
Is Chanelle a boy or girl name?
Chanelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chanelle rising or falling?
Chanelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chanelle?
Well-known people named Chanelle include Chanelle Scheepers (tennis player).